Drug interactions
Doxylamine + Gotu kola
Severity: Minor
Doxylamine and Gotu kola: minor interaction.
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Summary
Gotu kola has traditionally been reported to have sedative properties. Taken with doxylamine, it may increase drowsiness. The supporting evidence is limited.
What this interaction means in plain words
Doxylamine and Gotu kola have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible additive sedation; mechanism of gotu kola's CNS effects is not well established.
What to do
Advise patients to avoid driving until they know how the combination affects them, and to stop the herb if drowsiness is excessive.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Doxylamine with Gotu kola?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Doxylamine and Gotu kola have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Gotu kola has traditionally been reported to have sedative properties. Taken with doxylamine, it may increase drowsiness. The supporting evidence is limited.
How serious is the interaction between Doxylamine and Gotu kola?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Advise patients to avoid driving until they know how the combination affects them, and to stop the herb if drowsiness is excessive.
What other medicines interact with Doxylamine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Doxylamine with, for example, Belladonna and opium, Benzhydrocodone / acetaminophen, Brexanolone. The full list is on the Doxylamine page.
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